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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.82, 3,505.10 and 2,155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.82, 3,505.10 and 2,155.41 is: 3,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.82 : 3,505.10 = 2,155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.82/3,505.10 = 2,155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.82x = 3,505.10 × 2,155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.82x = 7,554,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,916.81/2,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.38

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